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Old 01-30-2016, 01:44 PM
 
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I have seen these types of ADs on various job websites, that want people with no experience, any race or look, and pays $300 weekly, you just have to call the number, come in and start working. But aren't these all scams? Or are they real? Anyone ever been a movie extra through one of these jobs?
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Old 01-30-2016, 02:04 PM
 
Location: Phoenix Arizona
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Scams. You call the number and book an appointment and when you go they have you fill out some paperwork and of course you pay a fee for all this. Never hear from them again after the check clears. Dont ask me how I know.
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Old 01-30-2016, 02:18 PM
 
Location: Yakima yes, an apartment!
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I have seen these types of ADs on various job websites, that want people with no experience, any race or look, and pays $300 weekly, you just have to call the number, come in and start working. But aren't these all scams? Or are they real? Anyone ever been a movie extra through one of these jobs?
Do a web search, you'll find out enough to know many are scams...
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Old 01-30-2016, 02:43 PM
 
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$300 weekly? How many hours of work? People can make that each day at a real job
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Old 01-30-2016, 06:19 PM
 
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$300 weekly? How many hours of work? People can make that each day at a real job
The average American doesn't make anywhere near that per day at their real job.
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Old 01-30-2016, 06:21 PM
 
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OP: I've knew one guy who got a job as an extra. The movie was being filmed in his hometown and the production company put out a call for extras. Of those who applied, some were chosen, and some were not.
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Old 01-30-2016, 06:35 PM
 
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Movie extras are real jobs but it is relative to where you live and if you fit the need. You will ultimately make more money at a real job than trying to wait around for a movie extra job that will pay minimally and not be steady work. Those who I have known to be extras do it for the love of being in a movie or the tv show. NOT because it pays anything close to what a living wage.
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Old 01-30-2016, 07:27 PM
 
Location: southwestern PA
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Extras are real jobs, but most do not pay well... or pay in an outfit and some food.
Many movies are made in Pittsburgh, and there are several casting calls every year. But you have to meet their criteria to even be considered.

This might help...
http://pghfilm.org/hotline.jsp?pageI...01287511677038
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Old 01-30-2016, 08:48 PM
 
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Yeah I figured much.
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Old 01-30-2016, 08:58 PM
 
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If they happen to be shooting a movie in your area, you can sometimes land a job as an extra. For example, they might need a crowd for a basketball game.
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